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What are Different sections in Aptitude and Reasoning Question and Answers?

In this highly competitive world, Aptitude and reasoning tests are prominently important. Typically, there are multiple sections in this type of tests. Broadly they are: Verbal Reasoning(Mental Ability, Logical Deduction), Non-Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude(Data interpretation, Arithmetic Ability).


Why Aptitude and Reasoning Questions?

Aptitude and Reasoning tests simply mean to measure or determine a person's ability in a particular skill or field of knowledge. These days most of Aptitude and Reasoning tests are in online format. With proper practice of these aptitude tests, They are easy to crack. Preparing for Aptitude and Reasoning tests will often avoid disappointments in Entrance Exams for various competitive exams and job interviews.


What type of questions are there in Aptitude and Reasoning tests?

Aptitude and Reasoning tests consists of various Arithmetic, Data interpretation, Diagrammatic and Psychometric question and answers. Though these tests seem confusing at first, with proper practice and applied logic, they are very easy to crack. Later, it becomes interesting to solve such puzzles. Most of these are based on a particular sequence, hence it is important to understand the sequence to solve the problem. Practicing these more and more will yield better results.

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A dog takes 3 leaps for every 5 leaps of a hare. If one leap of the dog is equal to 3 leaps of the hare, the ratio of the speed of the dog to that of the hare is :

A) 9:5 B) 2:3
C) 4:7 D) 5:6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9:5

Explanation:

Dog : Hare = (3*3) leaps of hare : 5 leaps of hare = 9 : 5.

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A certain amount earns simple interest of Rs. 1750 after 7 years. Had the interest been 2% more, how much more interest would it have earned?

A) Rs.35 B) Rs.245
C) Rs.350 D) cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) cannot be determined

Explanation:

We need to know the S.I, principal and time to find the rate. Since the principal is not given, so data is inadequate.

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Filed Under: Simple Interest
Exam Prep: GRE

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Q:

Refer the below data and answer the following question.

What was the increase in the height of the child from 10th Birthday to 13th birthday?

 

A) 30 cms B) 25 cms
C) 20 cms D) 35 cms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25 cms

Explanation:
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Exam Prep: Bank Exams

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Of the 1000 inhabitants of a town, 60 % are males of whom 120 % are literate. If, of all the inhabitants,  25% are literate, then what percent of the females of the town are literate ?

A) 32.5 % B) 43 %
C) 46.6 % D) 53.2 %
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 32.5 %

Explanation:

Number of males = 60% of 1000 = 600. Number of females = (1000 - 600) = 400.

Number of literates = 25% of 1000 = 250.

Number of literate males = 20% of 600 = 120.

Number of literate females = (250 - 120) = 130.

Required pecentage = (130/400 * 100 ) % = 32.5 %.

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Q:

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives.

 

ACD : ZXW : : PMN : ?

 

A) LMN   B) MPN  
C) KOP   D) KNM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) KNM

Explanation:
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Filed Under: Analogy
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

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The reflex angle between the hands of a clock at 10.25 is

A) 197 1/2 B) 167 1/2
C) 157 1/2 D) 187 1/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 197 1/2

Explanation:

Angle traced by hour hand in 125/12 hrs = (360/12 * 125/12) = 312102

 

 

 

Angle traced by minute hand in 25 min = (360/60 * 25) = 1500

 

 

 

 Reflex angle = 3600-31212-1500=3600-162102=197102

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Exam Prep: Bank Exams
Job Role: Bank PO

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Bhajan Singh purchased 120 reams of paper at Rs 80 per ream. He spent Rs 280 on transportation, paid octroi at the rate of 40 paise per ream and paid Rs 72 to the coolie. If he wants to have a gain of 8 %, what must be the selling price per ream?

A) 90 B) 89
C) 87.48 D) 86
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 90

Explanation:

Total investment = Rs. (120 * 80 + 280 + (40/100) * 120 + 72).
= Rs. (9600 + 280+48 + 72) = Rs, 10000.
Sell price of 120 reams = 108% of Rs. 10000 = Rs. 10800.
Sell Price per ream = Rs. [10800/120] = Rs. 90.

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What is Reena's rank in the class ? 

I. There are 26 students in the class. 

II. There are 9 students who have scored less than Reena. 

A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question
C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question; D) If the data in both the statements together are needed.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) If the data in both the statements together are needed.

Explanation:

From I and II, we conclude that there are 16 students above Reyna in rank. Thus, Reenats rank is 17th in the class So, both the statements are necessary. 

 

 

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